Talsara - Balisankara, Sundargarh

Talsara is a village situated in the Balisankara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Talasara and around 32 km from Sundargarh. Talsara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talsara is 384040. The village covers a total geographical area of 985 hectares and falls under the 770014 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Talsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talsara

As per Census 2011, Talsara village has a total population of 1,977 people, consisting of 989 males and 988 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 767 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,330 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talsara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,977989988
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22913198
Scheduled Castes (SC)253128125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,330650680
Literate Population1,210684526
Illiterate Population767305462

Nearby Villages of Talsara

Talsara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SapdagarSouth2.52 km
RauldegaNorth-West2.61 km
RengaliEast2.74 km
BudabahalSouth-West2.91 km
KelokhandiWest3.18 km
BhalutungriSouth-East3.52 km
ChikatjoreEast3.76 km
FataimundaSouth-East4.02 km
TangarbahalNorth-West4.36 km
SahanamaraWest4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talsara

Talsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Talsara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talsara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talsara village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Talsara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talsara village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Talsara

Where is Talsara located?

Talsara village is located in Balisankara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talsara?

Talsara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Talsara?

The pincode of Talsara is 770014.

What is the population of Talsara?

Talsara has a total population of 1,977, including 989 males and 988 females.

How many households are there in Talsara?

There are 505 households in Talsara.

What is the literacy rate in Talsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talsara is 61.20%. Male literacy is 69.16% and female literacy is 53.24%.